Summer will soon be here (so they tell me) when many of my patients and friends will head out on vacation. Especially as we age, muscle tone, balance, and cardiovascular fitness will play a big role in how much we are able to enjoy—and recover from—our long days of exploration.
The majority of teens between age 13 and 17 go on a hiatus from regular wellness visits during these years. Whereas their parents brought them in for well-child appointments and immunizations when they were younger, once puberty starts, I usually see my teen patients only if they are sick or need a required health screening.
As the temperatures warm up, more of us head outside to get our exercise. Walking, running or biking outside is a great option – it is convenient, cost-free and you get plenty of fresh air.
Spring is here and many golfers cannot wait to get out on the course. But as with any other sport, it is vital to warm up and prepare your body before the season begins. For most golfers, that means making sure your shoulders are ready to drive the ball down the fairway.
In recognition of National Nutrition Month this month, ThedaCare registered dietitian Lori Knapp encourages meal planning as a way to live healthier lives. “Meal planning helps us avoid the pitfall of convenience foods,” said Knapp, who works at ThedaCare Medical Center-New London.
Athletes of any age are ramping up for spring and summer sports. The off-season for many youth can leave them without a place to practice or a squad to scrimmage. After all, volleyball kids don’t have access to the gym during basketball season, and baseball kids can only dream of green grass in the midst of wintery weather. But now is the opportune time to make pre-season changes to your exercise, nutrition, and personal routines to increase your chance for a successful season.
During the past few years, I have noticed more teen athletes are turning to supplements to make themselves stronger, faster and have increased endurance. I appreciate they want to improve their athletic performance, but ingesting supplements is not the way to go since they may do more harm than good.
Our job is to make space in our lives for rest and recovery the same way we pry more obligations into our schedules. Your primary obligation is wellness. After that, everyone wins.
While most parents already talk with their children and teens about the dangers of smoking, drug use and drinking alcohol, they should include one more topic: vaping.
Longtime smokers now have a tool available from ThedaCare to help with peace of mind and prevention: A low-dose CT chest scan to ensure early detection of lung cancer tumors.
A colonoscopy is a necessary test that can save your life, but there is really no way to get around the preparation that is needed prior to the procedure.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects an estimated 8 million Americans. PAD limits blood flow to the body’s extremities, kidneys and other organs and left untreated can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
E-Visits do not require patients to go into a clinic to be seen in person by a care provider. Instead, they log on to their MyThedaCare secure web portal and answer several questions specific to their ailment. Within two hours of filling out the online questionnaire, a patient will receive a response from his or her physician, including a plan of care and a prescription, if needed.
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